So why 4 starts? a) Developers did a fantastic job in adding to the game without distracting from the main story line. The DLC's for Pillars of Eternity were also great BUT they did require you to leave the main story line to return to it later. This is an improvement type DLC and it is well done. b) It adds in the areas where the original game was weakest giving you more options to influence NPCs and factions and making traveling on the map less mundane. c) It raises the general feel of the game so it is more on the same level as Pillars of Eternity. If you have not played the base game I highly recommend you get the game with this expansion. The game will feel far more complete while adding some very original mechanics with random encounters. Why Minus 1 Star? a) It is a small DLC BUT it does add to the game in the right places. b) I also agree that this could have probably been a free update or at least at a lower price but it has made the game more enjoyable and that is all I care about. c) The DLC might not offer enough for those who have played the game several times already so I recommend to get it if you are new to the game but think about it if you played it several times already. Note: if you are a BG or PT fan or liked Pillars of Eternity I would not hesitate to get Tyranny + the DLC.
